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Voting Technology articles on Democracy Chronicles
This voting technology section highlights the important role technology has played in democratic history and seeks to explore how technology will shape the future of elections. This new era of elections is an area of heavy debate in political circles. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Voting Machines.
New Voter Software Seeks to Elect President of the World
MIT system uses proprietary algorithms in new voter software aiming to poll the globe
Brexit Repeal Shows How to Hijack Democracy Online
Use of democracy online gets unusual boost from campaign to rejoin EU post-Brexit voting
Uber Lobbying Campaign Picks Up Speed in NJ
With a little help from army of Twitter bots, a massive Uber lobbying campaign is underway in NJ
A Look at the Federal Voting Assistance Program
The Federal Voting Assistance Program helps overseas Americans vote from wherever they may be
Millions Exposed by Recent Voter Database Leak
Massive voter database has been leaked online containing personal details of 154 million Americans
Why Election Selfies Are Being Discouraged in Brexit Vote
Election selfies are not permitted at polling stations across England during the Brexit vote
International Role of Political Campaign Technology
Political campaign technology continues to change nature of democratic contests worldwide
How the Tinder App is Being Used For Voter Education
Youth voting is getting an unlikely boost from the Tinder app that has become popular dating tool
Court Battle Set Over Right to Selfie Your Vote
Snapchat wants you to have a right to selfie your vote and has filed in court to protect this